The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
4 options for taking out cash from a Japanese ATM with a foreign credit card. Where to find them and when they're open (no, they don't always provide 24-hr service)
We hear you like cheap. Well, Capsule Value Kanda Hotel is that and more - but only if you're male (capsules aren't lockable, so many capsule hotels serve only men or only women). Each capsule comes with basic amenities such as TV, alarm clock …
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is a modern hotel (it opened in April 2015) located in the heart of the Kabukichō area of Shinjuku. Kabukichō is famed for being a bit seedy, but it also has some of the best bars and restaurants in Tokyo. Asia Yokochō -- …
Looking for that only-in-Japan capsule hotel experience at a good price in a top notch location? Shinjuku Kyakushomae Capsule Hotel is probably the place you've been looking for. The hotel has separate floors for both men and women (some capsule …
Located right in the heart of the retail and gourmet heaven of the Ginza district, Tokyu Stay Ginza offers guests spacious, comfortable rooms and modern facilities. If you're on a first time visit to Tokyo, Ginza is the perfect location. Within …
Flexstay Inn offers self-catering apartments rather than traditional hotel rooms. With a stove, microwave oven and refrigerator, you can grab your meals from the super market instead of paying to eat out. The location of the Flexstay Inn …
An alley of artisan shops and one-of-a-kind craftsmen discretely tucked away under the Yamanote tracks near Okachimachi Station.
Akihabara Bay Hotel is a modern and conveniently located capsule hotel in the uber-otaku neighborhood of Akihabara. The hotel is just a few minutes walk from Akiharaba Station, which gives excellent access to major JR stations in Tokyo such as …
Kiyosumi Garden, on Tokyo's eastside, is a traditional Japanese garden with a rich history and designated Tokyo Metropolitan Place of Scenic Beauty.
Just a few minutes walk from Akasaka Station, HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Akasaka is a modern, conveniently located hotel in central Tokyo. MYSTAYS hotels are among the most booked by readers of Tokyo Cheapo. What’s the hotel like? The hotel is large …
Looking to fly from Auckland to Tokyo? Read our guide on how to do so cheaply—written by someone who has made the trip many times!
Go vinyl-hunting at these cheapo-approved record shops—all conveniently located in the trendy Shimokitazawa neighborhood.
Named by Lonely Planet as the best place to stay in Tokyo for budget travelers, Kimi Ryokan markets itself as a budget ryokan, which is quite rare, as "ryokan" and "budget" typically do not go together. If you're looking for affordable …
Visitors to Japan often wonder why you can find perfectly good appliances, furniture and other equipment placed by the side of the road for garbage collection. The reasons for this are mostly related to the way people live—there isn't a lot of …
At the time of writing, Akasaka is First Cabin's newest location in Tokyo with 123 "cabins" in a purpose-built building located less than 50 meters from Akasaka Station. First Cabin advertises itself as a "Luxury Capsule Hotel" chain. If you've …
Not to be confused with oryx (a genus of antelope) or Orix Rental Cars, Orix Car Share is the third of the big three car sharing firms in Tokyo—the others being Times Car Plus and Careco. For the full lowdown on getting wheels in Tokyo, see our …
One of the requirements of nihonshu (you might know it as sake—which just means 'alcohol' in Japanese) is pristine water. While that's in short supply in central Tokyo, just 90 minutes to the west, nestled next to the wild upper reaches of the …
At the time we visited Tanto, there was no seating charge. However, it's been brought to our attention that they now have a per person charge. If you're worried about the cost, confirm the charge with the staff before entering. Tanto delivers …
While on my way to grab a cheap meal at Muji Cafe on Koto Dori, my curiosity was piqued by this interesting new food outlet. 'The 3rd Burger" does burgers as only a Japanese burger shop could—in a refined, stylish way. No smell of frying fat …
Host of the Just Japan Podcast Kevin O'Shea talks to Tokyo Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane about the origins of the site, how it has grown, how the site is run and also about the crowdfunding campaign to produce a Cheapo's Guide to Tokyo ebook. …
On a recent trip to Tsukiji Market tagging along with Only in Japan, we had an opportunity to interview Hirobumi Morita. A pro buyer at the market and now a part of Tsukiji Sushi Workshop. Tokyo Cheapo: How long have you been buying at Tsukiji …
Looking for a place to recharge your phone? Lounge around in a comfy armchair surrounded by snoozing salarymen? Perhaps a place to plug in your laptop and browse Facebook while enjoying a beverage? If so, don't go to Omotesando Koffee! Oh, and …
Bold claim? Sure, Dubai has it's gravity defying skyscrapers, Hong Kong and Shanghai both have clusters of modern glass and steel behemoths that put those in Tokyo to shame in terms of scale and grandeur - but Omotesando is a single …
Careco (pronounced ka-re-ko) is one of the big three car sharing services in Tokyo along with previously reviewed Times Car Plus and Orix. Like Times, it's run by a car park provider - Mitsui Re-park. Compared to Times, the Careco locations …
